Production Operative

HR GO Recruitment; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Real Living Wage employer

Full on-site training

PPE provided

DBS check supported

Job summary

HR GO Recruitment is seeking a Production Operative - Filling to join the client’s Production team from October 2026. The role involves repetitive filling/packing work, standing for long periods, and full training on site.

Shifts are Monday to Thursday, 07:00–17:30, 40 hours per week. Training provided on site; PPE supplied; DBS check required. Real Living Wage employer offering a solid entry into production.

Qualifications

• Willingness to carry out repetitive work and remain on your feet for long periods.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good spoken and written English.
• Good arithmetic skills.
• Physically fit with good manual handling awareness.
• Team player with a supportive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Filling tubes, pots and cardboard boxes to the required standard.
• Repetitive boxing, packaging and labelling tasks (accuracy is essential).
• Standing for extended periods while working on the filling/packing process.
• Following health & safety procedures at all times, including manual handling requirements.
• Using pallet trucks where required.
• Once you have completed your own duties, you will be expected to support colleagues in other departments as needed.

Skills

Repetitive work

Attention to detail

English proficiency

Arithmetic skills

Manual handling awareness

Team player

Job description

Production Operative - Filling

Job summary

Our client is looking for a Production Operative - Filling to join their Production team from October 2026. This role involves repetitive filling/packing work and requires standing for long periods. Full training and on-site induction will be provided.

Key details

• Department: Production
• Hours: 40 per week
• Working pattern: Monday to Thursday - 07:00 to 17:30 (10-hour days; 30 mins unpaid lunch; two 15-min paid breaks)
• Salary: £27,976 per annum (initial starting rate) - Real Living Wage employer
• Holidays: 5.6 weeks (28 days equivalent including Bank Holidays) once permanent
• Probationary period: 3 months
• Training/Induction: Full training provided on site
• PPE provided: Goggles, respirators, safety shoes, uniform, high vis
• Checks: Basic DBS check required

Main duties

• Filling tubes, pots and cardboard boxes to the required standard
• Repetitive boxing, packaging and labelling tasks (accuracy is essential)
• Standing for extended periods while working on the filling/packing process
• Following health & safety procedures at all times, including manual handling requirements
• Using pallet trucks where required
• Once you have completed your own duties, you will be expected to support colleagues in other departments as needed

Essential skills

• Willingness to carry out repetitive work and remain on your feet for long periods
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Good spoken and written English
• Good arithmetic skills
• Physically fit with good manual handling awarenessTeam player with a supportive attitude

Desirable (not essential)

• Production line / manufacturing background
• Chemical industry experience
• COSHH awareness